1 citations
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New ABCA12 gene mutations were linked to a skin condition with scaling and hair loss, and a treatment helped with hair loss in a related case.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of human genetics” A gene variation is linked to hair thickness in Asians.
October 2017 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The prolactin gene polymorphism doesn't affect cashmere quality in these goats.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
82 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EDA2R gene linked to hair loss.
24 citations
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” The HGCA tool helps identify genes that work together by analyzing their co-expression patterns.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
34 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” A 36-year-old person with a female appearance but male chromosomes was diagnosed with a rare enzyme deficiency affecting sexual development.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” A certain genetic variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps due to a gene mutation.
11 citations
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Endocrine” Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.
2 citations
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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
Certain genes may influence hair loss differently in men and women.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” Mice with a Gsdma3 gene mutation have thicker skin and longer hair follicle openings due to increased β-catenin levels.
May 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” A genetic test can identify people at risk of male pattern baldness early, allowing for quicker treatment.
2 citations
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April 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Identifying nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and carriers of CYP21 mutations is challenging, and genetic counseling is recommended due to their prevalence.
10 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” The E413K mutation in the hHb6 gene causes monilethrix, a hair disorder, but doesn't show consistent symptoms.
January 2025 in “Nutrients” Genetic factors and diet significantly increase the risk of male pattern baldness.
26 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
20 citations
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.2 gene variations affect cashmere quality in goats.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” A specific genetic marker is linked to male pattern baldness in Han Chinese men.
January 2022 in “Mammalian Genome” The wavy coat in NCT mice is caused by multiple genes, including a mutation in the Prss53 gene.
5 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
January 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases” CARASIL can cause different symptoms even with the same genetic mutation.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Dermatology” A woman with a new PTCH gene mutation has both Gorlin syndrome and severe hair loss.